The U.S. Isn't Expected to Feel
Big Impact From Euro's Debut

But Long-Term Question Is:
Can It Rival Dominant Dollar?

What impact will the introduction of euro coins and bills have on the U.S. side of the Atlantic Ocean?

Surprisingly little for now, economists say.

There is a limited symbolic value for the European economy, argues Neil Soss, economist at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York. It makes the euro a full-fledged currency and brings a step closer the idea of a seamless European market to rival the U.S. "In a broader sense the...